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Post Industrial Plastic; Yard Clean Up

Plastic, Plastic Recycling, Recycling

Yard Clean Up Of Post Industrial Plastic Scrap

Clean Up Your Yard By Getting Rid Of Post Industrial Scrap

Post industrial scrap is the by-product of any type of manufacturing process involving the use of plastic materials and substances.  Your operation, in dealing with plastics of various types, may have one or more generators of this type of unwanted material. It could be waste material, such as cut-off plastic pieces as a particular product is finished off; it could be off-spec finished product.  Any unwanted plastics derived from your operation qualify as post industrial plastic scrap (PIS).

The good news is that your post industrial scrap heap is probably wanted, needed, or in demand, for recycling purposes.  So here are some excellent reasons why you should consider a yard or plant clean up of your unwanted plastic scrap.

Good Reasons to Remove Post Industrial Scrap From Your Yard

There are some great reasons why you should consider a cleanup of your operations’ post industrial scrap.  Here are just three:

  • You’ll be doing the right thing – the responsible thing – for the environment.  We all know how important our planet and its health is to all of us.  When you address your PIS issue, you are helping the planet.  Plus, it is great public relations your customers should know about, and will value.
  • When you lose the clutter and nuisance of your PIS, you are also freeing up space in your yard, or in your plant/warehouse. This additional square footage or cubic footage can be used in valuable ways to your operations.
  • There’s money in it!  Our recycling program not only takes care of your PIS, we pay you for it.  Much of your plastic scrap can be reused, and we are happy to pay to get yours.

Consequences of Putting Plastic Waste in Landfills

The least desirable action you can take to be rid of your PIS is to have it taken to a landfill.  Among the reasons you should avoid this option:

  • You’ll be paying to have your plastic scrap hauled away.
  • Landfills are overburdened already; there is no value to adding to the strain already on them

An Alternative to Moving Your Post Industrial Plastic Scrap

The solution is very simple:  Let us handle the entire process for you.  Rather than taking up your time and resources to address your PIS, simply contact us.  We remove your plastic scrap, and pay you for it. It’s that easy. It’s a problem solved.

We Can Use Your Plastic Scrap

The types of plastics we can take off your hands and recycle include:

You can trust us to do the right thing with your plastic scrap.  Our expertise is in making use of exactly these types of materials.  We know what we’re doing; we’ve been at it a long time.

In addition, we can also help with the removal of other types of scrap material you may have, including your broken plastic bins, totes, pallets, and trays.

Why Do We Buy It

We have been asked many times why we buy this scrap plastic material, and we’re very happy to answer that question. Firstly, we like to do our part to ensure that we are environmentally responsible and recycling is certainly an effective way for us to do this. With more awareness of the importance of preserving our environment and being conscious of it, we feel that it’s our responsibility to do what we can.

We also look at your trash as our treasure in a way. Because post industrial plastic scrap tends to be pre contaminated, it allows for high-quality plastic recycling to be possible. We see the value in recycling this plastic material

Why You Should Contact Us for Your Plastic Scrap Removal Needs

For all the above reasons, we hope we’ve clearly explained why it’s a good idea, in many ways, to have your scrap plastics looked after by our recycling program.  Best of all, doing the environmentally responsible thing with your plastics will cost you nothing – quite the opposite – we pay top dollar for your PIS.

Please contact us for your plastic scrap removal needs, or for more info.

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The Benefits of Using Nestable Plastic Pallets

Pallets, Plastic

 

Nestable Pallets

Are you looking for better, cost-effective, space-saving solutions for your business? Have you considered using nestable plastic pallets? This revolutionary system is gaining in popularity for a number of reasons, and here’s why. Here, we break down the benefits of using these nestable containers and provide some information for you to be able to make well-informed decisions for your business.

Nestable Plastic Pallets: What Are They?

A nestable pallet is an efficient storage system where a container nests or sits one inside another. This type of nestable system takes up much less storage space for pallet storage and transit. With a 4:1 nest ratio, a set of nestable plastic pallets can save up to four times the space needed by stackable plastic or wood pallets.

Why Consider Nestable Containers?

In addition to offering durability and safety, nestable plastic pallets offer smart space-saving pallet storage solutions along with durability and safety. This system lets you stack more pallets at a safe height without compromising the structural integrity.

Save precious floor space and keep your items safely stored. In addition to being space and cost-effective, nestable containers are recyclable, durable, weather-resistant, impact-resistant and even customizable.

 

Plastic Vs. Wood Pallets

If you’re planning on shipping goods to another country, plastic pallets offer many benefits in addition to allowing you to save on freight costs due to their lighter weight and density. Wood pallets and packaging made from unmarked woods have been known to get retained and possibly destroyed or re-exported. Play it safe and use plastic.

Plastic pallets and nestable containers offer your business a great alternative to wood pallets. They’re lighter in weight and density, they are extremely durable and their strength allows for a long life span, making them extremely cost-effective and environmentally friendly. They are much easier to transport, move and handle than wood. Without nails or broken boards, the risk of injury is a non factor, making them a favorable choice amongst both employers and employees.

Great For Sensitive Materials

If you’ve got sensitive materials that you’re looking to store or ship, then nestable plastic containers should definitely be in the running, as one of your top choices. The automotive industry, for example, requires many different types of parts that can’t risk being damaged. Similarly, the agricultural industry requires that their products stay fresh, clean and safe while stored and during transport.

Our nestable pallets are made from top-quality materials, ensuring that they are able to withstand outside temperatures and elements including moisture. Moreover, our containers are resistant to acid and corrosion, making them a top choice in both the automotive and agricultural industries.

Nestable industrial plastic containers can be sanitized and are easily washable to ensure that quality assurance practices are properly maintained at all times.

Stackable Pallets

Still Need More?

If we haven’t provided you with enough information, or you’re looking for more information on specifications regarding our nestable pallet options, contact us and we would be happy to help. If you have very specific needs, we can customize any nestable plastic pallet to fit your needs. We work with you to get you the perfect shape and size.

We also have a huge selection of stackable pallets and rackable pallets to ensure that your business needs are always met. The choices don’t end there. Ask us about our belt options that come with many of our nestable products to help maximize your stackability choices. We also have lids to accompany our nestable plastic containers. With so many options available, we encourage you to reach out to us to learn more about the storage solutions available to your business.

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Custom Containers, 3 Reasons Why Your Company Needs Them

Custom, Metal, Plastic

Custom Metal Containers

Custom containers are sometimes the solution when you can’t find what you need.

Companies reach to us to create custom-molded plastic or metal containers with specific measurements, colors, or additional features that you would not be able to find elsewhere.

Containers may not be something that you put much thought into when you think about the day-to-day logistics of your business, but don’t discount their importance or significance.

The wrong containers hold the potential to cause you many unnecessary headaches and challenges. When you’ve got the proper containers, it helps your business run smoothly in ways that you can’t appreciate. Here’s a list of 3 reasons why we feel that custom containers can be an asset to your company.

Branded Custom Containers Is the Name of The Game

Is your business missing the mark when it comes to branding? If you’re looking for simple and cost-effective ways to get your name out there, then you may wish to consider using custom containers for your shipping and storage needs. Whether your needs require plastic or metal shipping containers, your business needs custom containers.

At Green Processing Company, our team of experienced designers can work with you to create customized containers specifically and specially designed for your company. Your corporate logo can be easily and attractively included on all your containers, and with the wide variety of colors available, we’re able to create a container that represents your company.

With our customized option, you’re provided with a cost-effective way to not only safely and securely transport your goods and materials, but you’re able to do so in a branded container that advertises your brand while your goods are in transit.

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Custom Containers Made in the Perfect Size For Your Needs

Maximizing your storage capacity and capabilities is an integral part of running a successful and efficient operation. Fitting, stacking and organizing storage containers can feel a little like a video game of “fill in the missing spots”. Customized storage containers give you the option to leave no wasted space. Leave no space unused! Containers can be configured to any size so that they can fit into any space, thereby increasing your capacity.

Custom Containers With Transportability In Mind

Customized doesn’t mean compromised. Although you’re able to customize the size, the transportability of your containers and goods will never be compromised. Your materials will arrive intact.

Logistics can often create many unpredictable bumps and unforeseen challenges. Take the worry of how your goods will arrive, out of the equation by using custom containers.

Depending on your needs, you may choose to either use plastic containers or metal containers.

Let’s examine both metal and plastic containers:

Custom Metal Containers

It may be advantageous for your business to create metal containers with inside dividers, therefore creating smaller compartments within the larger container.

By designing custom metal containers, you’re able to achieve exactly what you want and serve all your needs. The metal frame is designed for stackability without concern for bending or expansion over time.

Read more about stackable containers.

Metal containers’ strength and durability make them long-lasting. The material by nature, allows the containers to withstand much abuse and heavy-duty use. Because these containers can be prone to rust after much use, you may want to consider plastic containers as an option.

custom metal containers

Plastic Custom Containers

The lightweight and durability of these containers make them a popular choice. These containers are also cost-effective and long-lasting. Our plastic containers are made of 100% HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), making them durable and they will never rust.

If you feel that your business could benefit from customized packaging solutions, we invite you to contact our team at Green Processing Company.

We’re here to help you and work with you, to create and design custom containers for your business.

Whether you’re looking for custom molded metal or plastic containers, we’ve got what you need. Not only can we provide you with the information you need to decide what material would suit your needs, but we’re also happy to listen to your “wish list” and put together a proposal that can check off all your boxes, so to speak.

Get in touch with us today to ask about custom containers, and let us help your business.

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Stackable Containers For Storage and Transportation Efficiency

Packaging, Plastic, Stackable

Bulk Plastic Containers

A crucial step to any packing or manufacturing company of any kind is the need for high-end, efficient storage and transport. As a staple in the container industry, we understand the needs for companies with load capacities of over 30,000 pounds and keeping them contained in a systematic, organized manner.

We are proud custodians of recycled containers and containers and are pleased to roll out our new recycled stackable containers. Our stackable containers create a great solution for business packing and containing requirements in an innovative and efficient manner, all while helping save the environment!

As a key component to our mantra, our aim in aligning with the latest recycling programs and techniques is to create a truly environmentally safe solution for the industrial community.

Catered to the manufacturing, warehousing and processing productions, our containers are designed for handling heavy loads upwards of 30,000 pounds. Ideal for stackable loading, conveying systems and distribution centers, our containers can handle the same load and are as durable as their wood counterparts.

Advantages of Plastic and Metal over Wood

Using recycled plastic or metal allows our containers to be used for all substances including beverages, food or pharmaceuticals. We pride ourselves in being the go-to name for low-cost packaging solutions across America.

Our recycled packaging solutions are compatible with many of the industry’s palletizers and automatic strapping equipment, as well as high-speed automation systems. Our containers are also a consistent size and have a tare weight allowance, which helps with organization and inventory control.

We’ve created our containers to help manufacturing and distribution companies with timely load weight and offload weight time considerations. Having a consistent weight base allows for all types of conveying systems and when topped with a cap or sleeve, will minimize banding or stretch wrapping.

Our goal is to divert as much waste as possible and our containers are produced using 100% of recycled resources to help better the environment in the process.

By having plastic or metal containers, it allows for a longer shelf life, are reusable and once they’ve reached their lifespan, can be recycled back to be re-created yet again.

Metal or Plastic Containers

By using metal or plastic containers, it allows for a variety of usages across all industries. By making them stackable creates a more efficient method of storage for your absolute convenience and ease of use.

Our team re-creates durable, long-lasting containers in two different ways – metal and plastic, each with its own unique advantages.

Plastic Containers

Accommodating all substances such as sand, waste, chemicals, and salt, our plastic containers are perfect for outdoor storage. With its long-lasting durability and corrosion resistance, our plastic container solutions are built for all types. When you add a lid to our plastic containers, it will prevent spills, dissuades unauthorized access and reduces odors.

Our stackable plastic containers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, accommodating any type of packing or manufacturing solution.

Some of our plastic container solutions include but aren’t limited to:

  • Nesting forklift containers – to allow for forklift access on heavy duty storage
  • Polar Insulated containers – with polyethylene construction, these containers are built for cold storage, efficiently protecting from outside substances.
  • Heavy-duty fixed wall containers – used extensively by the automobile industry with self-standing sidewalls.
  • Stackable plastic containers – used as an economic alternative to pallet wrapping and are impact resistant and easy to clean.

Metal Containers

We also offer a wide range of metal containers – both stackable and none – for all packing solutions. We boast a wide variety of containers, custom-made and standard size metal containers and can best suit your business needs.
Our metal containers meet all requirements and code standards. Our team can create custom metal containers using sample photos or part data.

Some of our custom containers and standard metal containers include but are not limited to:

  • Rigid Steel Containers – made of steel and wire mesh for long-lasting durability.
  • Corrugated Steel Containers –rounded containers made of heavy corrugated, welded construction ribbed steel sides for lifelong resilience.

Transportation and Efficiency

Our stackable containers are also easily accessible and extremely easy to transport. What was once a hassle among plant employees and transport vehicles has become a breeze with our easy to transport containers. Because of their durability, our containers have an abundant weight allowance and can be easily moved from place to place or from plant to plant.

Developing stackable containers have increased efficiency, both in time and space capacity. Time in that workers can move multiple containers in singular trips and space in that the sheer volume of containers can be moved all at once.

Workers and employers both agree that utilizing a stackable solution has increased productivity as well as proficiency. A stackable solution that gives companies an added organization that fits with your business goals.

Collapsible Container

With the advent of collapsible containers, what was once a drawback in the packaging and manufacturing industry has become a novelty. Using high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is a durable material used to protect the products and materials inside, stackable containers are more long-lasting and durable than ever.

Our containers can be used for any business with storage issues. We recommend all large-scale industrial facilities and mid-size manufacturing plants utilize this product. Businesses whose core business is electronics, automotive or produce can revel in the containers’ airtightness, the protection it covers and handles inside the container.

Regardless of any company’s scope of operations, our stackable container solution is the perfect answer for all industrial businesses looking for an efficient packaging outcome.

Our team of experts will work with you and your team on any custom-built apparatuses, in plastic or metal, and how they can help your business grow. Choose our high-quality, highly durable stackable containers to help keep your products safe, secure and in high quantities.

Not only will your company’s efficiency grow but the environment benefits too! Being made out of 100% recycled materials, our containers are tough and dependable. Once they’ve given all it can give, it’s recycled back to the plant for recreation.

Speak to a representative within Green Processing Company, and find out what your company has been missing – the obvious solution for packaging and manufacturing needs.

But what should you do, should you buy or lease containers?

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Plastic Pallets Guide, Everything You Need to Know

Packaging, Pallets, Plastic

Plastic Pallets Guide - Everything You Want To Know Before Buying

Plastic pallets are the preferred choice by many warehouses, manufacturers, and companies with a need to ship products over long distances.

If you’re considering using plastic pallets, there are many reasons why plastic should be chosen over wood.

What Are Plastic Pallets?

Pallets are a structure built flat which look similarly like suspended flooring and which allow for mechanical handling of goods via a forklift, front loader, or jack.

They are most recognizably made from wood although they can also be made from plastic.

Types of Plastic Pallets

There are several types of plastic pallets, including most commonly drum, export, display plastic pallets, spill control plastic pallets, hygienic, RFID pallets, anti-static, shipping pallets, and transport plastic pallets.

Each takes on a different application. Design-wise, there are differences between those which are stackable or rackable. They can also be manufactured from different plastic materials, including recyclable plastics.

Advantages of Plastic Pallets

Advantages of Plastic PalletsThere are many advantages to using plastic pallets for your business and several reasons why they’re selected over wood.

Design Of Plastic Pallets

The plastic pallet design varies according to the need. The high-grade HDPE or PP plastic material is UV stabilized.

Plastic is very lightweight, weighing approximately 70 percent less than wood, which means lower shipping costs.

Cost Of Plastic Pallets

As a long-term investment, the average plastic pallet will last 10 times longer than a wood pallet. Plastic pallets are weather-resistant, chemical resistant, and impervious to weak acids and moisture – unlike wood.

Durability

Plastic is strong and durable, able to support a variety of shipping, transport, and storage needs.

Plastic pallets are 100% recyclable and reusable, which makes them significantly more eco-friendly than wood. If they’re stackable, you can save on space in a way wooden pallets don’t allow.

Plastic doesn’t have any splinters, nails sticking out, or sharp edges which makes them easier to handle and hazard-free.

New Pallets vs. Used Pallets

You can buy plastic pallets completely new or recycled and/or refurbished.

A recycled plastic pallet from Green Processing Company uses high-density polyethylene (HDPE), HDPE structural foam, polypropylene (PP), high molecular weight polyethylene (HMW-PE), and PP/HDPE.

The process of recycling plastic to form pallets starts with inspecting for contaminants, such as metal or paper.

Then, we clean them, shred them in a powerful plastic shredder, and then the ground plastic is stored until a full load is ready. At that time, the shreds are inserted into an injection mold, heated, and cooled. This is how we recycle more than 50 million pounds of plastics annually.

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Do I Need a Seatbelt for a Plastic Pallet?

A lot of people may not be aware that plastic pallets can come with a seatbelt system included.

Seatbelt straps eliminate the need for plastic stretch wrap as well as the banding sometimes responsible for injuries and landfill waste.

For automotive manufacturing companies and others where seatbelts like these are common, you can achieve a lower cost-per-trip and improve expendable packaging numbers. Green Processing Company has pallets with no seatbelts, some with one, and others with two.

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The Difference Between Stackable and Rackable Plastic Pallets

Stackable plastic pallets are most commonly used in warehouses and in closed loop shipping.

Stackables enable a company to stack products one on top of the other, without the risk of a pallet falling or slipping.

There are also rackable pallets that are best suited for use if you’re using a rack.

These are designed to be placed on a rack with no interference. They’re typically used when a heavy load is required to be held and/or to save more space on the containers warehousing floor.

Some of the key differences to weigh as to whether stackables or rackables are most appropriate for you to begin with load capacity. Rackables can carry a much heavier load compared to stackables.

Rackables are generally easier to clean although both pallet types can be cleaned. Stackables are usually best for warehousing, processing, and manufacturing, as opposed to rackables which are built better for heavy-duty loads, for long-distance shipping, and/or for a complex returnable supply chain environment.

Green Processing Company is an industrial packaging solutions company that has helped dozens of companies switch to plastic to manufacture, move, and store product.

Plastic has become the preferred method of storage and delivery for several industries, used by the automotive industry most prominently.

High quality in design, eco-friendly, and always with reliable performance, you’ll be glad you purchased plastic pallets for your business.

Need help? Contact a representative at Green Processing Company today.

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Plastic Pallets Vs. Wood Pallets Which Ones Are Better?

Packaging, Plastic

Plastic Pallets Vs Wood Pallets

Plastic pallets or wood pallets. This is a question a lot of retail, food and beverage companies, pharmaceutical corporations, industrial warehouses, and general small businesses weigh. Between plastic pallets and wood pallets, there are advantages and disadvantages to both. When it comes to which pallet type we prefer though, plastic is by and far the superior option. Here’s why:

  1. Eco-Friendly
  2. Easier To Clean
  3. Plastic Lasts Longer
  4. Cost Savings
  5. Dynamic Uses
  6. How Long Plastic Pallets Will Last?
  7. International Shipping
  8. Shipping Fragile Items

Eco-friendly

While wood pallets are generally biodegradable, pallets for sale are considered more eco-friendly as they are reusable. Then, when a plastic pallet can no longer be reused, it can be melted down at the end of its lifespan and recycled.

Read more about our recycling programs,

Easier to clean

Plastic pallets are perfect for products that need to be stored or transported with strict hygienic requirements. They’re also extremely easy to clean, wash, and/or sterilize. Any moisture, spill, or food that comes into contact with a wood pallet will get absorbed into the wood. Plastic doesn’t absorb a thing.

See more about container refurbishing and cleaning.

Plastic Pallets Are Lighter

Wood pallets are significantly heavier than plastic pallets. If you’re packing a lot of product in transportation, weight’s certainly something you want to keep in mind. This is yet another point on which plastic succeeds where wood fails.

Cost Savings

Plastic pallets are sometimes viewed as a more expensive material than wood because the upfront cost is higher. Where the cost-effectiveness of plastic comes into play is in use. Wood pallets are estimated to be good for roughly 5-6 trips on average before they start to break down. Now, compare this to plastic pallets which can easily last up to 250 trips and sometimes longer. In the long term, there’s a lot of money to be saved!

Dynamic Uses

Wood pallets are most commonly used in general manufacturing and warehouses because of how cheap they are to purchase and their effectiveness as a resource. That said, wood pallets are not suited for pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or food and beverage companies. Contaminations, chemical or non-chemical spills, and moisture can completely kill wood. For food and beverages, chemical storage and transportation, and pharma companies, plastic pallets are safe, protective, and aren’t porous like wood so they won’t absorb moisture or grow fungus.

Plastic Lasts Longer

Plastic pallets have a significantly longer lifespan than wood, as mentioned earlier. Did you know though that plastic pallets can last up to 10 years and beyond – it’s true! Alternatively, wood pallets won’t even come close to that number.

International shipping

Some countries have regulations in place to oversee the import of wood pallets while others completely prohibit it. If you are shipping containers overseas and/or internationally, plastic pallets avoid these regulations altogether which makes it easier to move products through your supply chain.

Shipping fragile items

Wood pallets and the fasteners used to stabilize goods on them can sometimes lead to damage. Punctures on products such as a can of paint can cause significant damage, require an immediate clean-up, and possibly delay the arrival of goods. Plastic is much better contained and poses less risk to the product. For fragile items, this is perfect.

These are just a few of the reasons why to choose plastic pallets over wood. Although wood pallets are the most commonly used in manufacturing and logistics, more and more companies and corporations across so many different industries are realizing the benefits of plastic.

Are you looking for pallets for sale? Shop at Green Processing Company today for all your packaging solutions.

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